Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Everything You Need To Know About Dog Separation Anxiety Training

By Christine Bell


Unfortunately, canine separation anxiety often goes unnoticed. When this happens, the pet in question suffers emotionally and it could resolve in easing its desperation by engaging in destructive behaviors. If you notice that your otherwise well behaved pet chews your furniture and leaves your home upside down when you leave, then you should possibly consider dog separation anxiety training.

Separation anxiety in canines is panicky, upset and often destructive conducts associated with a doggy being separated from its master. You need to know that your pooch is anxious even if the destructive actions only take place for several minutes. Unfortunately, this condition is sometimes mistaken for spite or disobedience.

There are various signs that would show that your canine gets anxious whenever you are separated. Apart from engaging in destructive behaviors, it could also begin howling, salivating, pacing, trembling, barking and panting. The pet in question could also have dilated pupils. Most dogs will also try to escape from their crate or room when they sense that their parent is not around. In addition, they will give you an exuberant greeting as if you have been away for years.

For you to find the best solutions, you should first get well acquainted with what causes the condition. Well, your canine can get anxious when you leave because it has changed masters in the past. It could also be that it was adopted when it was too young, there has been a change in environment and socialization patterns or it has even been neglected. Some dogs will also not want their masters to leave because they have in the past left for extended vacations.

As a pet parent, chances are that you will want the best for your furry friend. Indicators of behavioral problems and extreme anxiety when you are separated could therefore get you worried. There are several basic guidelines that could assist in easing and treating the anxiety of your pet and giving it a better life.

First, you should change your way of getting ready to leave. Dogs are brilliant and your furry friend knows that when you wear your coat and pick your keys, it will only be a matter of minutes before you leave. That said, you want to change these patterns and get a little less predictable. It is also a good idea to pet the doggy and offer it treats, so that it associates your departure with something positive.

You also want to downplay your goodbyes as well as your hellos. Again, you want to pass the message that your coming in or going out is not a big deal. In case you show too much excitement when saying hello and too worried when saying goodbye, then this could pose some anxiety issues.

There is so much that you could do to help your pooch get over separation anxiety. It pays to understand that not all remedies work for all dogs. It would therefore make sense for you to work with a trainer who can provide dependable guidance. Bear in mind that you must be consistent with your training for it to work.




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